I bought a Ruger Security-9 about a month ago. So far, I have fired 750-800 factory rounds through it, with 200 being IMI ‘die-cut’ hollow points. No malfunctions whatsoever. I tend to trust a pistol with 500+ rounds through it. During this time, I did not clean the pistol, through I did clean and properly lubricate the pistol prior to firing it. The first day at the range, I was shooting my pistol low and to the left. The front sight was not centered, and could be moved with heavy hand pressure. I centered the front sight, and it clicked in place. I had never heard of a front sight that clicked in place, so I pushed the sight off all the way. The plastic (“polymer”, for the high dollar firearms) has a roll pin (tension pin) in the bottom, which fits into a detent in the front sight cutout. Interesting design. I am pretty certain the front sight will stay in place: blue Loctite has a way of doing that, and this is not the first front sight that needed help: Glock with that screw-on front post needs help from time to time too, to keep the screw in place. The rear sight is solidly in place. Next range day, I fired 250-300 rounds; I ran out of ammunition. The pistol hit where I pointed it, and I was able to shoot close and as far back as 30 yards at steel silhouettes. I chose the Ruger Security-9 for several reasons: I can easily reach the trigger; the pistol points naturally for me; the slide is easier to rack than my G19, Gen 4; and the trigger does not cause discomfort to my trigger finger. All Glocks naturally point hight for me. With the exception of my G43, the trigger reach is overly long, as I have small hands. Also, Glock triggers blister my trigger finger, including the G43. A 1911 with flat mainspring housing with a short trigger, the Browning Hi-Power, and Colt SAA fit my hand, and point naturally. Cleaning the Security-9 was easy, with dirt wiping off; the barrel bore came clean with two pulls of a boresnake. I did not note wear on the alloy aluminum, full-length rails, not even the finish showed wear; this was a surprise to me. The slide finish showed wear, but nothing beyond finish wear, as best as I could tell with a 30x loupe and bright light. Now, this is the part where some folks like to mention what magical lubrication they use: I use synthetic engine oil, because, years ago, when I was down at the AMU, they were using Mobil 1 for cleaning and lubrication, and I figured that I could not make the wheel more round. So, I just use Walmart synthetic engine oil, 5x-30, same as my ’04 V6 Tacoma. The trigger took a little getting accustomed, and, for me, is much better than a Glock trigger. Up until now, I have shot Glock pistols, because I get the LE discount. The G19 is a great pistol, and, IMHO, has the most succinct striker fired design on the market. I have the above mentioned issues with the Glock pistol, others may not have these issues. I found that my Galco PHX224 holster fits my Ruger Security-9, though it is made for the G17. With the Security-9, my G19 leaves my bedside. Over the years, I have noted that polymer pistols have become more and more ergonomic: instead of the hand fitting the pistol; the pistol fits the hand. IMHO, the Ruger Security-9 fits that bill. I have also noted that the S&W M&P 2.0 line also fits my hand, and the triggers are good too. So, if you were able to follow my rambling, this is my two cents, and certainly worth everything you paid for it. hahaha
